Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Long Term Care

Avera • Yankton, SD

15h • $25 - $34

About The Position

Responsible for the organization and coordination of information from a variety of sources to develop and implement an individualized, age appropriate, collaborative plan of care.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Board of Nursing
• An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years Related experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates staffing to meet the needs of the residents.
• Appropriately delegates and provides follow up to ensure completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Provides timely, continuous assessment and preparation of residents and families for the next level of care.
• Identifies and effectively communicates pertinent resident information to the health care team, residents and families in a clear, concise and timely manner from one level or location of care to another.
• Documents Medicare assessments and interventions.
• Accurately files diagnostic and lab reports in medical record following procedure.
• Transcribes physician orders and rounds with the provider noting orders or data entries to complete.
• Records and charts with accuracy and detail, clinical data, received from nursing and/or medical staff.
• Maintains systems of organization, such as the monthly ADL, behavior sheets and BM board.
• Prepares daily Medicare sheets and daily/monthly lab slips, prepares charts for physician rounding.
• Schedules annual medical reassessment, dental and pain assessments.
• Recommends positive changes and improvements within the department and facility to improve quality of care and service.
• Supports the living environment for the residents and positive environment for staff.

Benefits

• Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed